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Lotus Elise S2

2001 · 18,690 miles · Manual · Azure Blue

£25,950

Listed today at Classicwise, Southwell. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 2001
Mileage: 18,690 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 1.8-litre four-cylinder
Power: 120 bhp
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Azure Blue
Doors: 2
Previous owners: 3
Generation: S2

About this car

This 2001 Lotus Elise is a Series 2-era car with just 18,690 miles recorded, a very low figure for an Elise of this age. The page says the mileage is warranted and the car has had two former keepers.

It is still in its factory-supplied specification: Azure Blue over Magnolia leather with a black dash. The 1.8-litre petrol engine produces 120 bhp and drives the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox, in a lightweight two-seat convertible.

The history file includes old MOT certificates, service sheets and supporting paperwork. Work has mostly been carried out by Lotus specialists, including Allon White Sports Cars and Orchard Lotus. All four tyres are dated 2024.

Written by Vertar from Classicwise’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Lotus Cars UK launch figures for the 2001 Elise S2 (Rover 1.8 K-series, 120 bhp); not checked against an original brochure, so worth verifying the weight in particular).

0-60 mph: 5.9 s
Top speed: 124 mph
Weight: 860 kg
Power to weight: 140 bhp per tonne
Engine: 1,796 cc, 4 cylinders
Engine position: Mid-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated